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03-09-16, 04:04 PM
Your cog is slipping.
Today someone in NJ placed an online order for a 5mm headset spacer. One. Single. Spacer.
Business of any kind is always appreciated but that's a little wacky, no?
Business of any kind is always appreciated but that's a little wacky, no?
03-09-16, 04:24 PM
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Must have been someone that deal with similar LBS as me.
I remember all of the standard hook-ups....like if you're missing a chain-ring bolt, they'll just grab one out of a bin. Like I mentioned in a previous thread (that you quoted), now it's all about "Let me get on the computer and see if I can get you one."
I'm not talking about just going to a bike shop and expecting these freebies...I'm talking about during a different job (like you bought a new bottom bracket from their shop and having them install it) and it's something they notice.
It seems to be more often the case with the corporate stores.
I remember all of the standard hook-ups....like if you're missing a chain-ring bolt, they'll just grab one out of a bin. Like I mentioned in a previous thread (that you quoted), now it's all about "Let me get on the computer and see if I can get you one."
I'm not talking about just going to a bike shop and expecting these freebies...I'm talking about during a different job (like you bought a new bottom bracket from their shop and having them install it) and it's something they notice.
It seems to be more often the case with the corporate stores.
03-09-16, 05:55 PM
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what was the town? there are a few really good shops there and ill laugh if theyre within spitting distance of any of them
03-09-16, 06:09 PM
Your cog is slipping.
Rutherford, NJ.
Angie said the shipping charge cost more than the spacer itself.
Angie said the shipping charge cost more than the spacer itself.
03-09-16, 06:53 PM
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03-09-16, 06:55 PM
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I like NJ and I live here. However, I won't argue that it's not weird or isn't filled with weird people. That said, ordering a 5mm spacer from San Diego is strange indeed.
03-09-16, 06:59 PM
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there are some great aspects of nj, i wont argue there
ive contemplated moving there numerous times
ive contemplated moving there numerous times
03-09-16, 07:02 PM
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It has some good points. I'm not so much a fan of the New York suburbs that are most of North Jersey.
03-09-16, 07:27 PM
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I'm sure that's true. I don't MTB (yet), so that is not something I've experienced. It's either farmland, rich suburbs or abject poverty within 20 minutes of where I am depending on the direction you go. On my typical loop that I ride I can hit all of those areas in one go.
03-09-16, 07:32 PM
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that seems to be the case of any given spot in NJ, which is one of the things i find so strange about it
03-09-16, 07:44 PM
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Indeed. I work in Trenton which is surrounded by affluent towns. Trenton, however is overrun with crime and I'm often sent into the thick of it -- camera in hand.
03-09-16, 07:48 PM
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i rode the D&L into trenton once.
i encountered many used needles and a dead dog.
i havent been back.
i encountered many used needles and a dead dog.
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03-09-16, 07:52 PM
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Eh, it's got problems, but I've also managed to find the good in it after six years.
03-09-16, 08:25 PM
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Glad I didn't buy that KMC missing link from retro-aggression.
03-09-16, 08:43 PM
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Buy as much or as little as you need. I've definitely ordered stuff from RG I could source locally because I'm lazy at times, and I found it quickly on the website.
03-09-16, 11:54 PM
Your cog is slipping.
I just thought it was kinda funny. Usually spacers, tubes, axle nuts, missing links, etc are things someone will pick up while they're already buying other stuff.
03-10-16, 07:47 AM
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03-10-16, 07:51 AM
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03-10-16, 09:19 AM
Your cog is slipping.
03-10-16, 10:30 AM
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Today I washed the car that I don't drive much. I also cancelled the SiriusXM subscription that I have since I don't drive said car much.